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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.44, 243.46 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.44, 243.46 and 102.76 is: 141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.44 : 243.46 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.44/243.46 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.44x = 243.46 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.44x = 25,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,017.95/176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.79

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